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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
8
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Boston reports a sweeping victory for no license forces as Fall River Haverhill Taunton and Leominster shifted to dry. Gloucester and New Bedford remained wet though New Bedford’s margin narrowed from 3239 to 496 while Charles Ashley won his eighteenth mayoral race.
Captain Duffy of the American steamship Chemung reports the vessel was torpedoed off Cape Gata after a prior unsuccessful hit. He asserts the ship carried a $2,000,000 general cargo with no contraband and describes the submarine’s orders for crew to abandon ship and the subsequent rescue by the Spanish steamer Giner near Valencia.
London dispatch reports Britain's coalition ministry collapsed under pressure. King asks A. B. Law to form a cabinet, but doubt grows he can unite parties. Lloyd George may be asked to form and lead a wartime government if Law declines. Teutons push toward Bucharest as battles sweep Europe.
A brash local quote laments money without blessing yet acknowledges its lure. The speaker, Brer Williams, contrasts wealth with spiritual value and notes its appeal as a force that could "col mawnin" in the morning. The snippet reflects Mississippi/Atlanta newspaper dialect and periodic slang.
A Franklin maxim notes that glass, china, and reputation are easily cracked and never well mended. The aphorism emphasizes fragility of material and honor alike.
Eleven Dominicans were killed and six wounded in a clash with American forces at Macoris in the Dominican Republic during the occupation, as natives resisted U.S. troops.
A silk suffrage banner fell from the gallery as President Wilson began his joint address to Congress. The device, timed to Porto Rico notes, drew no confrontation. police contained the scene while Wilson continued the speech. Miss Mabel Vernon helped orchestrate the act and the protesters vowed future actions.
Boston announces a sweeping inquiry into the high cost of living with a special commission to study coal foodstuffs and essentials. Hearings will be held statewide as the panel seeks sources of information and its findings will be sent to the legislatures for action.
Everett residents file claims totaling 175000 against Seattle claiming authorities allowed Industrial Workers of the World to depart Seattle for Everett on November 6, leading to a revolver battle at the wharf that killed two Everett citizens and five I W W members. Families of dead and wounded petition the city for damages based on permitting the group to violate Everett street speaking bans.
Washington reports a preliminary German reply to the warship sinking request. A submarine commander believed the British liner Arabia was an armed transport and asked the United States to share evidence and vessel details. Secretary Lansing gave no further comment, and the reply may be sent with or without America’s views.
James J. Gerard ambassador to Germany boards the Frederick VIII in New York carrying President Wilsons views on submarine warfare and the deportation of Helgians for the German government. He states no peace plan is being brought home and carries about 100000 marks raised by an American relief committee for Berlin widows orphans and war sufferers.
Governor McCall spoke to a large Sunday service crowd at the Billy Onsea.rf rail last night. The 16,000 strong audience gave no-license reform measures a standing ovation and cheered repeatedly for Sunday and "Rody." Trail hitters marked 929 for the night, totaling 14,887 to date.
Maine dispatch reports fatalities mounting as the deer season nears its close with ten hunters dead this year. The tally includes incidents across the state as the hunting period winds down.
The new state income tax law is separate from the federal system and taxes may apply even if not taxable federally. Taxpayers with certain income must file, even if under two thousand dollars, while estate and local property assessments stay unchanged. The 1916 calendar year governs both filings, with form parity to ease joint returns and April 1 as tax day.
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